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Senior Machine Build Engineer

Harwin -
Portsmouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £40,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Mechanical assembly
Schematics
Assembly
Machining
Programmable logic controllers
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Senior Machine Build Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Commissioning)

Location: Portsmouth/Onsite

Hours: 39 Hours/week

Are you an experienced Senior Machine Build Engineer looking for your next career move?

Do you want to work for a manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components?

We are recruiting for a Senior Machine Build Engineer who is responsible for building, assembling, and commissioning bespoke automation and assembly equipment, working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

The Company

Harwin plc is a Portsmouth-based, family-owned precision engineering company on an ambitious global growth journey. With a strong international presence and a well-established partner network, the organisation has built a reputation over decades for quality, reliability, and long-term thinking.

As an employer, Harwin offers a distinctive environment shaped by its heritage and forward-looking mindset. The business is currently investing significantly in technology, digital transformation, and ways of working, alongside the development of a new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.

This is a period of meaningful growth and evolution, with a clear ambition to scale capabilities and strengthen its global impact. At the same time, the values associated with family ownership remain central — fostering a culture that emphasises collaboration, accountability, and sustained success.

For those looking to develop their careers, Harwin provides the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation while being part of a team that values both innovation and long-term perspective.

The Role:

You will take a lead role in machine build projects, ensuring high-quality delivery from assembly through to commissioning:

Build and assemble special purpose automated machinery to engineering drawings
Manufacture and assemble sub-assemblies with a high level of precision and attention to detail
Work closely with design engineers on new automation developments and R&D challenges
Follow electrical schematics and support electrical build, wiring, and fault finding
Integrate and fault-find pneumatic systems to specification
Collaborate with commissioning teams to deliver fully operational machines
Prove and test machinery post-build, ensuring performance meets design requirements
Support machine sequencing and optimisation for production efficiency
Work to project timelines and deadlines set by Project Management
Take ownership of specific machine builds, including commissioning and delivery

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will be a highly skilled, hands-on engineer with a strong multi-disciplinary background:

Extensive experience in mechanical machine assembly and fitting
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and assembly documentation
Experience with pneumatic and electromechanical system integration
Strong understanding of PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems
Ability to fault-find across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Experience with sensors, actuators, motion systems, and control equipment
Knowledge of machine build processes, commissioning, and validation
Understanding of Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
Hands-on machining experience using mills, lathes, and other toolroom equipment
Electrical wiring skills including crimping, terminating, and following schematics
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach

Salary and Benefits:

Competitive Salary
25 days holiday plus bank/public hols
Additional 3 days off over the festive period
Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Life Cover 3x salary
Company bonus scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme

Please apply today with your CV for this exciting role of Senior Machine Build Engineer.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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